November 3, 2020 Candidate Packet - Flipping Book Version

County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters

1555 Berger Drive, Bldg. 2 San Jose, CA 95112 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 611360, San Jose, CA 95161-1360 (408) 299-VOTE (8683) 866-430-VOTE (8683) FAX: (408) 998-7314 www.sccvote.org

Dear Candidate: I understand that this year has been very difficult for the world, our country, and our community. We must, however, continue to sustain our democratic process, which includes running for public office. Your candidacy provides voters in Santa Clara County a choice and hope for the future. There are many requirements associated with being a candidate. We have prepared this Candidate Guide to assist you in understanding these requirements. It contains valuable information regarding qualifications and terms of office, nomination procedures and forms, fees, and important dates and deadlines. Please keep in mind that this Candidate Guide is intended to be a resource and is not comprehensive nor does it constitute or substitute for legal advice. You are encouraged to seek legal counsel on questions of law. We also recommend that you file as early as possible to ensure that your documents are complete and accurate. Filing deadlines are absolute. Waiting until the end of the filing period could result in your name not being on the ballot if your documents are incomplete or in error. A new point of interest in the 2020 election year is the Voter’s Choice Act (VCA) implementation. Under the new law, voters will choose the days and ways they vote in an election. For VCA information and materials, please contact our Voter Education & Outreach Team at Outreach@rov.sccgov.org or (408) 299-POLL [7655]. The Office of the Registrar of Voters is open Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., not including holidays. We are located at 1555 Berger Dr., Bldg. 2, San Jose, CA 95112. We want to provide you assistance that will make seeking office easier and an enjoyable learning experience. If you have any suggestions for improving this guide or our services, please let us know. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Candidate Services Division at (408) 282-3000. Best wishes to you in your campaign. Sincerely,

Shannon Bushey Office of the Registrar of Voters County of Santa Clara

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